Meal Prep Breakfast Taco Scramble
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4.9
Meal Prep Breakfast Taco Scramble
Description
Meal Prep Breakfast Taco Scramble features quartered baby potatoes seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, baked until tender. Ground turkey is browned and cooked with onion, bell pepper, chili powder, taco seasoning, and tomato sauce, creating a saucy, savory filling. Eggs are scrambled with cheese and seasoning to a soft, just-set texture.
The dish balances textures from crisp-tender potatoes, moist turkey, and fluffy eggs while layering warm Tex-Mex spices. It is designed for convenient serving and portion control: each plate contains measured amounts of turkey, eggs, and potatoes, topped with additional cheese, scallions or cilantro, and served with salsa on the side for added brightness.
This scramble serves well as a meal prep option for multiple days, with components that reheat well and keep flavors distinct. The steps ensure the potatoes are well cooked and the turkey is adequately spiced.
Ingredients
- 8 egg beaten, large
- 12 baby potato gold or red variety; 1 lb; quartered
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon adobo seasoning salt
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 cup Mexican cheese omit for whole30, reduced fat, shredded blend
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1 lb ground turkey 99% lean
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (see below)
- black pepper to taste, fresh
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 onion minced, small
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 2 tbsp bell pepper (minced)
- 4 oz tomato sauce canned
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup scallion for topping, chopped, or cilantro
- salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl beat the eggs, season with seasoning salt and add the cheese.
- Preheat the oven to 425F. Spray a 9 x 12 or large oval casserole dish with oil.
- Add the potatoes 1 tablespoon oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, garlic powder and black pepper and toss.
- Bake until tender, tossing every 15 minutes, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, brown turkey in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking up while it cooks. When no longer pink add the spices and mix well.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, tomato sauce and water. Stir and cover, simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
- Spray another skillet with nonstick spray, add the eggs, 1/4 teaspoon salt and scramble, cook until just set, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- To serve place 3/4 cup turkey and 2/3 cup eggs in each plate or bowl, divide the potatoes and top each with 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese, scallions or cilantro and serve with salsa on the side.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 | |
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 24.5g | 8% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 435mg | 145% |
| Sodium | 1145.5mg | 48% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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